Turf consultancy firm STRI have been working to get track to retain more water
The Irish raider is a 50-1 outsider for the race, with last year’s winner Elegant Escape topping the betting
Union Dues is in line to make jumping debut in the Beginners Chase at Punchestown
Goonyella looks to be ideal candidate for a four-mile-plus marathon on heavy ground
Defending champion boasts 100% strike rate from six starts
Ruby Walsh is eagerly-anticipating teaming up with Hurricane Fly over Christmas
Trainer Jim Dreaper became first Irish-based trainer to win Welsh marathon five years ago with Notre Pere
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